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About Apotheca

Apotheca (definition) by Webster 1913
A*poth"e*ca - One who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes.
The word "apotheca" was originated in the 14th century from the Greek word "apotheke".

Apotheca bar opened in Manchester city centre, UK in November 2008 and is situated in a listed building in the creative Northern Quarter district. The name comes from the antique pharmacy cabinets, which grace the front bar that were originally used to provide medicinal relief in the form of a remedy. These apothecary draws are now home to a variety of distilled tinctures and elixirs once again providing a cure in perhaps a more sociable setting.

A mixture of ella and meta embossed high stools surround the bar and classic Queen Anne chairs are drawn up to elegant solid bistro tables. Black leather sofa's are situated neatly in each bay window and also fit snugly at the back of the room a great place to sit and contemplate the huge photographic artwork depicting Sheep by the very talented Manchester/NY photographer Anthony Crook.


FREE SUMMER HIREFREE SUMMER HIRE

APOTHECA DAYS

Looking to get out of your office over the long summer holidays or maybe your team needs a little boost to re energise?

Apotheca Lounge is available free of charge Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm and can be used for meetings, interviews, team building sessions. All we ask is that you book your lunch with us at Dough Pizza Kitchen or maybe stay on after work for dinner (special discount menu applies).

Or perhaps you want to add a little fun at the end of your meetings so instead why not arrange one of our wonderful cocktail schools and educate your team in the art of mixology.

Min numbers apply - min 8 - max 20
Layout - theatre style, boardroom or informal sofas
Large screen available for presentations (VGA input)
Offer ends 30th September

Contact info@apothecabar.co.uk or call 0161 834 9411 to book a space


APOTHECA NIGHTS

Free Venue Hire (limited period)

Looking for somewhere to hold a birthday, engagement, leaving party or any other celebration . Apotheca lounge is now available for a limited period FREE of charge.

Available Sunday to Thursday
Free evening hire 6pm - 12am

Minimum number of 30 guests maximum of 80
Private bar
Food available
Offer ends 31st October and excludes Bank Holidays

Friday & Saturday Apotheca lounge is available free until 8pm please ask for further details.

Contact info@apothecabar.co.uk or call 0161 834 9411 to book a space


Basement Lounge

Rustic brickwork lines the walls as you head down to the comfortable basement lounge, industrial columns, bare brick feature walls and another innovatively designed bar stocked with premium spirits all make for another place to relax and soak in the atmosphere whilst sampling some of the classic cocktails mixed by Apotheca's eclectic cocktail ambassadors handpicked from around the UK. Rich red carpet, mahogany cabinets and a smattering of black leather sofas and pouffs complete the setting.


The Building of Apotheca

Apotheca was built between September - November 2008 and we thought you might enjoy a look behind the scenes.

Thanks to The Switch for their fantastic music...

Watch Apotheca - the making


Winner of MFDF Best Bar 2009

Thank you to everyone who voted for Apotheca in the Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards. Last night 12/10/09 we won best the best bar category. Brilliant news - keep visiting us and we promise to continue with our level of great service and fantastic cocktails.

ps. our sister restaurant Dough pizza kitchen also picked up an award for Family Friendly Restaurant.

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Opening hours:
Sunday to Wednesday: 12 noon – 12.30 am | Thursday to Saturday: 12 noon – 1 am


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